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RollingStone

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/
Features news and coverage across music, film, television, and politics, reviewing albums, songs, and celebrities. Interactive source for historical rankings and magazine content.

1 +3

Rank

8,476

Mentions

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AllHipHop.com

https://allhiphop.com/
Top news stories within the hip hop community, following hip hop artists and their music, events, and social media. Features music, addresses rumors, and showcases videos.

2 -1

Rank

7,475

Mentions

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Billboard

https://www.billboard.com/
Best known for the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, which list the most popular songs and albums each week in the industry. Offers industry news, events, podcasts, and music streaming.

3 -1

Rank

5,945

Mentions

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Pitchfork

https://pitchfork.com/
The latest in music and jams without the distraction of ads and clickbait. Top charts, videos, and celebrity features along with recommendations, the best apps, and music news.

4 -1

Rank

5,349

Mentions

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HotNewHipHop

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/
All the hottest news and music within hip hop. Coverage of artist activity, the reigning top 100, songs, mixtapes, and albums.

5

Rank

5,178

Mentions

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Far Out Magazine

http://faroutmagazine.co.uk
Over the last ten years, Far Out has been building an outstanding reputation among its growing audience, covering new music and classic rock.

6 +3

Rank

4,611

Mentions

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Louder

https://www.loudersound.com/
Rock-specific music site with significant social media influence. Home of magazines Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, and Blues, covering news in alternative rock, hard rock, indie, and more.

7

Rank

4,062

Mentions

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NME

https://www.nme.com/
Standout voice in pop culture and music delivering top news across artists, albums, film, TV, and video. Online gig guide, shop, and radio access covering the latest.

8 -2

Rank

3,444

Mentions

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Ultimate Classic Rock

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/
The go-to source for all news, videos, features, and lists in classic rock. Authoritative guide to classic rock culture, history, and movies with special features and news updates.

9 -1

Rank

2,906

Mentions

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HipHopDX

https://hiphopdx.com/
Continual coverage of hip hop news and coverage, including updates on favorite artists in the genre. Reviews cover singles, releases, and videos with release dates and editorials.

10 +3

Rank

2,380

Mentions

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Loudwire

https://loudwire.com/
Engaging rock and metal music coverage celebrating 50 years of metal and a lifetime of loud music. Features news, lists, songs, and albums along with events and media coverage.

11

Rank

2,136

Mentions

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The FADER

http://www.thefader.com/
Music, style, and culture site relating relevant news and topics from around the world and within all genres. The latest on music, artist drama, styles, and what artists are wearing.

12

Rank

2,053

Mentions

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Stereogum

https://www.stereogum.com/
Extensive music blog featuring music news, interviews, album reviews, and commentary. Independent publication known for its active comment section frequently visited by popular artists.

13 +1

Rank

1,519

Mentions

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The Line of Best Fit

https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/
The UK’s largest independent music site dedicated to music discovery through weekly updates, featured songs, and artist news. Features album reviews, interviews, and photo stories.

14 -4

Rank

990

Mentions

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Album of The Year

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/l/newsworthy/
Comprehensive guide to wide-ranging genres of albums with critic and user scores on best albums, new releases, and anticipated album drops. Various music lists on features, year-end, EPs, and more.

15

Rank

791

Mentions

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SPIN

https://www.spin.com/
Online magazine featuring music news, album reviews, concert photo, and more. Showcases popular lists for best albums, best new artists, and year-end lists across all genres of music.

16

Rank

732

Mentions

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uDiscoverMusic

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/
Music news, quizzes, and featured lists ranging across genres and decades to help you discover your next favorite song, album, or artist. Access to videos, playlists, and site store.

17 +2

Rank

599

Mentions

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Hypebot

http://www.hypebot.com/
For more than 12 years a daily blog chronicling music, musicians, and the new music industry.

18 -1

Rank

500

Mentions

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JamBase

https://www.jambase.com/
Connects music fans around the world to the music they love through the latest concert updates, community engagement, music discoveries, and promotions. Live music updates and more.

19 +1

Rank

453

Mentions

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Your EDM

https://www.youredm.com/
Featured editorials, industry spotlights, interviews, and event photos across EDM news. A comprehensive resource on all things electronic, with breaking information on every genre, new music, and more.

20 -2

Rank

414

Mentions

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2DOPEBOYZ

https://2dopeboyz.com/
Daily source for hip hop news, reviews, and features with updates in the genre and free playlists. Supports up and coming artists while showcasing the best of the best.

21

Rank

327

Mentions

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EDM

https://edm.com/
The world's foremost authority on EDM : free music downloads, artist interviews, industry news, curated playlists, trending charts, and more.

22 +1

Rank

311

Mentions

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AllMusic

https://www.allmusic.com/blog
Discover the latest in albums and singles across all genres with critic ratings and detailed reviews. Browse by genre, news articles, and recommendations based on your profile.

23 -1

Rank

265

Mentions

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DancehallMag

https://www.dancehallmag.com/
DancehallMag is a news magazine that covers Jamaican dancehall and reggae music, the artists and culture.

24

Rank

185

Mentions

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Live4ever

https://www.live4ever.uk.com/
Music Tastemakers & Digital Creators showcasing the world's most original artists est 2009.

25

Rank

138

Mentions

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XS Noize

https://www.xsnoize.com
XS Noize is an independent international consortium of opinionated music lovers founded in 2014. Featuring reviews, interviews, timely news and opinion.

26

Rank

74

Mentions

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EDM Sauce

https://www.edmsauce.com/
Top source for electronic dance music. EDM music releases, artist news, and event updates with ways to discover your new favorites in the genre.

27 +1

Rank

70

Mentions

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Dancing Astronaut

https://dancingastronaut.com/
Media company focused on the global dance music community. Supports dance and electronic music and culture, represented by an editorial voice across music, news, features, videos, and photos.

28 +1

Rank

65

Mentions

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When The Horn Blows

https://whenthehornblows.com/
Hype Machine-listed, independent music blog delivering in-depth, thoughtfully crafted music reviews and features.

29 -2

Rank

33

Mentions

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Front Porch Music

https://frontporchmusic.ca/
The largest digital publication to promote country music in Canada. They connect people with the artists they love and the the ones they don't know yet.

30

Rank

22

Mentions

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We Plug Good Music

https://wepluggoodmusic.com/
We Plug Good Music is a global music publication that showcases the best emerging music that mainstream often overlooks. We Plug Good Music push good music and not what the industry calls "good".

31

Rank

10

Mentions

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LIVE music blog

https://livemusicblog.com/
News, reviews, features, and opinions surrounding top-ranking artists, celebrity videos, music events, and latest releases. Unique features like free live streams, photo recaps, setlists, and more.

32

Rank

10

Mentions

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Popjustice

https://www.popjustice.com/
Offers daily insight into pop music culture, delivering fair reviews of songs, popstars, and pop news. Encompasses pop music updates, playlists, and features across an ever evolving genre.

33 +1

Rank

4

Mentions

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Guitaristnextdoor.com

https://guitaristnextdoor.com/
A guitar website where GND's guitar geek team writes about gear and guitar playing. They have over 82 years of combined guitar experience backing up their site.

34 -1

Rank

4

Mentions

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Music Is To Blame

http://www.musicistoblame.co.uk/
Delivering the reviews of the best new music alongside interviews, photography and live concert reviews.

35

Rank

3

Mentions

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Tiny Mix Tapes

https://www.tinymixtapes.com/
Wide-ranging music site tackling all genres and styles through reviews, news, and features. Expansive content also includes films, politics, and satire with a little bit of something for everyone.

36 +5

Rank

1

Mentions

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Guitar Junky

https://www.theguitarjunky.com/blog/
Guitar Junky provides the best information, in-depth reviews, and guides in buying music gears. If you're looking to buy a music instrument, you should visit this site.

37 -1

Rank

0

Mentions

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Neon Music

https://www.neonmusic.co.uk/
Neon music is an independent global digital music platform with exclusively curated news, reviews, interviews, videos and lifestyle tips.

38 -1

Rank

0

Mentions

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RESOUND Online

https://re-sound.co.uk/
Live reviews, interviews and much more. An online magazine that's all about creating a community with a passion for live music and great tunes.

39 -1

Rank

0

Mentions

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Drowned in Sound

http://drownedinsound.com/news
Uk-based music webzine featuring music reviews, the latest in music news, artist interviews, and interactive discussion forums. Includes a podcast, music recommendations, photos, and festival coverage.

40 -1

Rank

0

Mentions

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Resident Advisor

https://www.residentadvisor.net/
Online music magazine with daily content on music news, album reviews, single reviews, and event reviews. Features podcasts, exchanges, and charts for community platforms.

41 -1

Rank

0

Mentions

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Consequence of Sound

https://consequenceofsound.net/category/new-music/
Content across music, television, and film creates a connection between mainstream pop culture and the underground. Content creators put a reliable voice to entertainment news.

42

Rank

0

Mentions

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Exclusive Audio

https://www.exclusiveaudio.net/
Exclusive Audio is a digital music magazine showcasing musicians with a claim to fame for providing the most authentic spotlights and interviews.

43

Rank

0

Mentions

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That Grape Juice.net

https://thatgrapejuice.net/
An award-winning one-stop-shop for all things related to urban pop culture and entertainment. An elite team of writers provide news, reviews, and exclusive interviews.

44

Rank

0

Mentions

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Music Matters Media

http://www.musicmattersmedia.com/
Music blog/podcast with the latest in music news. With new album releases from upcoming and established artists in various genres including pop, rock, r&b, hip hop, folk and more!

45

Rank

0

Mentions

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Rocks Off Mag

https://www.rocksoffmag.com
Rocks Off Mag is a resource for all things music celebrity and culture from the 60's 70's and 80's.

46

Rank

0

Mentions

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eonmusic

http://www.eonmusic.co.uk
At the forefront of breaking news, eonmusic’s stories regularly go viral, and have been picked up globally. Their interviews rank among the top Google search results.

47

Rank

0

Mentions

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The Shortlisted | Music & Entertainment Magazine

https://the-shortlisted.co.uk/
Music & entertainment interviews including Moby, Andrea Bocelli, Paul Young, The Animals, The Jam, The Sex Pistols, The Prodigy and many others.

48

Rank

0

Mentions

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Prime Sound

https://primesound.org/
Prime Sound has been your guide into the breathtaking world of musical instruments of all kinds! Read their in-depth reviews before you buy.

49

Rank

0

Mentions

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Marlbank

https://www.marlbank.net/
A daily jazz blog with up-to-the minute reviews, features and live reports. They bring you the jazz before you know it's even out there in the mainstream.

50

Rank

0

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